Archive · 20 Dec 2025
North India Schools Adjust Timings Amid Cold Wave
Schools in many parts of North India have changed their timings or closed because it's very cold and foggy.
In Patna, schools will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:30 PM from 19 December to 25 December.
In Rampur and Bareilly, schools for younger classes are closed or have adjusted timings from 18 December to 20 December.
In Delhi, younger students are learning online, while older students are going to school as usual.
In Jammu and Kashmir, schools are closed from 13 December to 19 December due to snow and extreme cold.
These changes are to keep students safe and comfortable in the cold weather.
Schools in Patna, Bihar, will operate from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM from 19 December to 25 December due to cold weather.
Rampur and Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh have closed schools up to Class 8 from 18 December to 20 December, with adjusted timings for other classes.
Delhi-NCR schools have shifted to online and hybrid learning for younger students, while Classes 10 and 12 continue with physical attendance.
Jammu and Kashmir schools are closed from 13 December to 19 December due to severe cold and snowfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts persistent dense fog and severe cold conditions in several regions.
- Who
- Schools in Patna, Bihar, Lucknow, Rampur, Bareilly, Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Revised school timings and closures
- When
- 19 December to 25 December (Patna), 18 December to 20 December (Rampur, Bareilly), 13 December to 19 December (Jammu and Kashmir)
- Where
- Patna, Bihar, Lucknow, Rampur, Bareilly, Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Drop in temperature, dense fog, and severe cold wave conditions
- Location
- Patna, Bihar, Lucknow, Rampur, Bareilly, Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir
- Effective Date
- 19 December (Patna), 18 December (Rampur, Bareilly), 13 December (Jammu and Kashmir)
- End Date
- 25 December (Patna), 20 December (Rampur, Bareilly), 19 December (Jammu and Kashmir)
- New Timings
- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Patna), 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Rampur, Bareilly)
- Exception
- Pre-board and board exam classes (Patna, Bareilly), Classes 10 and 12 (Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR)
Sources
Bihar schools revise timings for 7 days amid drop in temperature and dense fog; check changed schedule here
Schools Closed: State-wise list of school closures in UP, Delhi NCR, J&K, Goa & more
Cold wave, dense fog prompt school closures across North India: Here are state wise changes
School Timings Revised in Adilabad, KB Asifabad Due to Cold Weather
Another Cold Wave Across State, Minimums Drop 2°C to 4°C Below Normal
